Ürgüp Tourism

Visit Ürgüp - Best of Ürgüp

Ürgüp (Greek: Προκόπιο Prokópio or Cappadocian Greek: Προκόπι Prokópi, Ottoman Turkish: Burgut Kalesi‎) is a town and district of Nevşehir Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is located in the historical region of Cappadocia, and near the cave Churches of Göreme. According to 2010 census, the population of the district is 34,372 of which 18,631 live in the town of Ürgüp. The district covers an area of 563 km2 (217 sq mi), and the town lies at an average elevation of 1,043 m (3,422 ft).

Home to pretty treasures, Ürgüp is Turkey's best kept secret. Ürgüp is located at a short trip away from Goreme a major city in Turkey. Add Goreme to your vacation plan, it has an interesting bunch of activities to do on your visit like Goreme Open - Air Museum, Goreme National Park, Rose Valley. A holiday in Ürgüp can generally be of 1-2 days.